CyclePUPs Week 4

[NoNo]

Week 3, Day 3, Column 1 (I was a week 2 re-doer): 11+13+9+9+14=56! I'm a little scared; by the end of next week we're supposed to be able to do a minimum of 32 in order to move on to week 5 Then again, two weeks ago I was only able to do 14 for my max-out, and now I can do that after doing 42 pups. Progress is good

[yellow]

I am afraid. Very afraid.

The PUO arrives tomorrow . . . .

Bah! The PUO hit failure last night for day 2 of week 4 in column 3 (new version). I made everything except for the max. I could have done the *old* program, but made the decision on Monday to try to follow the *new* program.

So for Friday I'm not sure if I'll go back to week 3-day 3-column 3 or go to week 4-day 3-column 2. I'll compare and see what I feel like after SK rides my legs off. I'm inclined to go back to week 3 and then try week 4 again next week.

But, yah, I did more in each set yesterday than I managed for my initial test. So that's GOOD!

[Flur]

Week 4, Column 1, Day 3: I barely eeked out the minimum, 80 pups.

I'm, nervous for the test on Saturday. I don't think I'll be able to advance to week 5. I'm okay with that though, because I can do twice as many pups in one set than I could do 4 weeks ago. So what if it takes me a little longer to get to 100? I don't mind.

[SadieKate]

I'm okay with that though, because I can do twice as many pups in one set than I could do 4 weeks ago. So what if it takes me a little longer to get to 100? I don't mind.

Hey, that's what it's all about. The PUO and I even got into a discussion of technique and I ended up doing a 6 set. If I wake up tomorrow and can't raise my arms, it's all her fault.

She even had me trying headstands again. Jiminy.

[jobob]

Oh that's just scary.

[Grits]

Week 4, Day 3: 160, barely

I have decided I am going to go for the numbers even if I have to take more breaks. Day 2 and Day 3 this week, I had to take a few extra seconds during the last "as many as you can, but at least...." set.

If I do say so myself, my arms are looking pretty good!

[Grog]

I must also admit to finding my whole body more toned this week. True of my arms and middle in particular, but perhaps it's the commuting (which includes hill sprints) but my thighs are lookin' good too.

[OakLeaf]

Stepping down to column 2 was the right decision for me.

Week 4, day 3: 23+28+23+23+36 = 133

[Flybye]

Well, I have to bag this one for now.

I fell on my wrist when I went hiking September 1st. I have ignored it even though the simple things like folding laundry HURT!

I have wrapped my wrist before I have done push ups and it really has not bothered me. BUT, it has been 25 days and I still haven't healed, so I am going to baby my wrist until it gets better.

I went to the medical supply store (not a place I would suggest if you are looking for a little shopping therapy) and got a splint. Ugly. Black. Not quite the fashion statement I was looking for.

Anyhow, I have every confidence in my ability to keep going with the push ups, it really has been easy for me. I just think that I need to pamper my wrist.

sorry...............
I REALLY like this challenge and wanted to keep going. I'm sad.

[Kvixen23]

I forgot to do my PUPS this week....

One might ask oneself how exactly do you forget??? I'm not sure really... I somehow got busy and didn't think about it until Wed. night....At this point in the week it didn't seem like a good idea to start b/c I would end up doing too much, too close together. Anyways, now my lower back is really hurting (it's Friday night).

So, I'll have to start week 4 next week. Oopsies

[SadieKate]

The task master PUO is upstairs right now finishing up tonight's round. 1st three sets were from group 3 . . . .













and the last 2 sets from group 2.

All this after riding almost 25 miles of singletrack. Shall I withhold her beer allotment tonight?

[aka_kim]

I repeated Week 3 this week. Day 3 = 22+30+20+20+30=122. That's only 2 more than last week, but I can at least still move my arms this week, so some small improvement. I'll move on to Week 4 next week, but I'm not sure which column. These big weekly jumps in minimum pups are killers.

[Becky]

I'm doing "Week 3" this week, Column 1

Day 3 yielded 11+13+9+9+16 = 58! Yay!

I'm scared to look at next week's program....

[Grog]

Reporting 3rd day total - Imagine the Footloose music in the background, which provided the beat for today's workout:

Week 3, Column 1, Day 3:

11 + 13 + 9 + 9 + 15 = 57 !

Youppi!

Getting ready to pass 60 next week. Interesting to think that I'll do more than 30 at the exhaustion test at the end of next week!!

[emily_in_nc]

Okay, I just started. Today was Week 1, Day 1. I'm in column 2. It was HARD! I did 6+6+4+4+5. Don't know how you all are doing it, but I'll try!

BTW, what is PUO? I'm so behind on all the lingo!

Thanks!